A man has died at the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle in The Green, St Leonards at 10am yesterday (June 16).
Paramedics from SECAmb performed CPR on the 72-year-old local man, who sadly died at the scene.
The road was closed for some time in order for emergency services to investigate the site.
Roads Policing Unit Sergeant Kieran McDonald said:
“We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
“In particular, anyone who saw a black BMW travelling from the direction of Gillsmans Hill before turning into The Green in St Leonards is asked to report it to us.”
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and ancillary offences.
Anyone with information is asked to report it to police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Alloway.
Alternatively you can report it to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.